A condom catheter is to be used for an adult male client in the extended care facility. In the ap-plication of the condom catheter, the nurse employs appropriate technique when:
1. Using sterile gloves
2. Wrapping the adhesive tape securely around the base of the penis
3. Leaving a 1- to 2-inch space between the tip of the penis and the end of the cath-eter
4. Taping the tubing tightly to the thigh and attaching the drainage bag to the bed frame
ANS: 3
A 1- to 2-inch space should be left between the tip of the penis and the end of the catheter. Non-sterile gloves are worn to apply a condom catheter. Standard adhesive tape should never be used to secure a condom catheter because it does not expand with change in penis size and is painful to remove. The tubing of a condom catheter is not taped tightly to the thigh. The drainage bag is attached to the lower bed frame.
You might also like to view...
A patient had gastric surgery 10 days ago and continues to require gastric suction because of a paralytic ileus
The patient reports tingling in the fingers, has hypertonic reflexes, and has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute that are deep in nature. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are consistent with which diagnosis? a. Respiratory alkalosis b. Metabolic acidosis c. Respiratory acidosis d. Metabolic alkalosis
Which assessment indicates that a client is in true labor?
a. Mucous plug expelled 1 hour ago b. Cervical changes noted from last exam 2 hours ago c. Frequency of the contractions decreases with rest d. Pain centered in the abdominal area only
A nursing instructor asks a group of students, "What should be included in the teaching plan for a client receiving Pitocin?" Which response by a student would indicate the need for further teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. medication and reasons for use b. monitoring of the fetal heart rate c. temperature of newborn's bath water d. monitoring of blood glucose and sodium levels e. techniques for effective breastfeeding of the newborn f. monitoring of the maternal blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
Disposable equipment is for one-time use or reuse by only one patient. It is sent home with the patient or thrown away upon discharge
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.